Editor-In-Chief Legal, Social & Cultural Professionals
SaveWhat Does an Editor-In-Chief Do?
Editors-in-chief oversee the production of news stories for newspapers, magazines, journals and other media. They manage the day-to-day operations of a publication and make sure it is ready on time.
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Where Do I Start?
Copyright Legislation
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
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Skills You Need to Become an Editor-In-Chief
Essential Skills
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EssentialCopyright Legislation knowledge
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
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EssentialEditorial Standards knowledge
The guidelines on how to deal with and report on privacy, children, and death according to impartiality, and other standards.
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EssentialPress Law knowledge
The laws concerning the licensing of books and the freedom of expression in all products of the media.
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EssentialAdapt To Changing Situations skill
Change approach to situations based on unexpected and sudden changes in people's needs and mood or in trends; shift strategies, improvise and naturally adapt to those circumstances.
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EssentialAdapt To Type Of Media skill
Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.
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EssentialBuild Contacts To Maintain News Flow skill
Build contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organisations, the general public, …
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EssentialConsult Information Sources skill
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
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EssentialDelegate Activities skill
Delegate activities and tasks to others according to the ability, level of preparation, competence and legal scope of practice. Make sure that people understand what they should do and when …
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EssentialDevelop Professional Network skill
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …
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EssentialFollow Ethical Code Of Conduct Of Journalists skill
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EssentialFollow The News skill
Follow current events in politics, economics, social communities, cultural sectors, internationally, and in sports.
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EssentialImplement Strategic Planning skill
Take action on the goals and procedures defined at a strategic level in order to mobilise resources and pursue the established strategies.
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EssentialManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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EssentialManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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EssentialMeet Deadlines skill
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
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EssentialParticipate In Editorial Meetings skill
Participate in meetings with fellow editors and journalists to discuss possible topics and to divide the tasks and workload.
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EssentialCheck Stories skill
Seek out and investigate stories via your contacts, press releases and other media.
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EssentialCreate Editorial Board skill
Create the outline for each publication and news broadcast. Determine the events that will be covered and the length of these articles and stories.
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EssentialEnsure Consistency Of Published Articles skill
Ensure that articles are consistent with the genre and theme of the newspaper, journal or magazine.
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EssentialWork Closely With News Teams skill
Work closely with news teams, photographers and editors.
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OptionalDesktop Publishing knowledge
The creation of documents using page layout skills on a computer. Desktop publishing software can generate layouts and produce typographic quality text and images.
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OptionalGraphic Design knowledge
The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.
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OptionalGrammar knowledge
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
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OptionalInterview Techniques knowledge
The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.
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OptionalPhotography knowledge
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
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OptionalSpelling knowledge
The rules concerning the way words are spelled.
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OptionalWriting Techniques knowledge
The different techniques to write a story such as the descriptive, persuasive, first person and other techniques.
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OptionalApply Desktop Publishing Techniques skill
Apply desktop publishing techniques and software to create page layouts and typographic quality text.
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OptionalApply Grammar And Spelling Rules skill
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
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OptionalCheck Correctness Of Information skill
Check if the information contains factual errors, is reliable, and has news value.
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OptionalCreate Online News Content skill
Create and upload news content for e.g. websites, blogs and social media.
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OptionalDocument Interviews skill
Record, write, and capture answers and information collected during interviews for processing and analysis using shorthand or technical equipment.
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OptionalEdit Digital Moving Images skill
Use specialised software to edit video images for use in an artistic production.
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OptionalEdit Negatives skill
Use different software products and techniques to process photographic negatives and adapt the images to the desired specifications.
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OptionalEdit Photographs skill
Resize, enhance and retouche photographs, using airbrushing, editing software and other techniques.
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OptionalHire New Personnel skill
Hire new personnel for a company or organisation payroll via a prepared set of procedures. Make staffing decisions and direct selection co-workers.
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OptionalInterview People skill
Interview people in a range of different circumstances.
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OptionalManage Contracts skill
Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree …
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OptionalPerform Image Editing skill
Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.
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OptionalPerform Video Editing skill
Rearrange and edit video footage in the course of the post-production process. Edit the footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as colour correction and effects, speed …
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OptionalProofread Text skill
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.
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OptionalUse Specific Writing Techniques skill
Use writing techniques depending on the type of media, the genre, and the story.
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OptionalWrite To A Deadline skill
Schedule and respect tight deadlines, especially for theatre, screen and radio projects.
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OptionalStudy Relevant Writing skill
Do permanent research within the market, read relevant publications and follow blogs, stay up to date with recent writings in a specific field.
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